Sprint Nextel C201 Your PCS Connection Card, Getting Started, PCS Connection Card Components

Your PCS Connection Card

The PCS Connection Card utilizes CDMA technology enabling real-time wireless access to email, the Internet or your company network. The card runs on most current Windows-compatible laptop or desktop computers, and it provides data transmission of up to 144 kilobytes per second (kbps). The PCS Connection Card also runs on Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC 2002. Windows 98 (SR2/SE), 2000, ME or XP, as well as a type II PC card (PCMCIA) slot are also required.

The Wireless Connection Manager Software allows you to monitor and control the operations of your card and it also provides you with limited diagnostic information for troubleshooting any difficulties you may encounter.

PCS Connection Card Components

All PCS Connection Card packages include the following components:

▶PCS Connection Card

▶Storage case for your card

▶Getting Started Guide

▶CD-ROM containing the Wireless Connection Manager Software, PCS Business ConnectionSM Web link and an electronic copy of the User’s Guide

Getting Started

Before you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first:

1.Install the Wireless Connection Manager Software, located on the Installation CD, onto your computer.

Note: Before installing your new software, delete or uninstall any previously existing modem or dialer software from your system.

Note: Do not insert the PCS Connection Card in the slot until prompted to do so by the Setup program.

2.Insert the card into your computer’s PC card slot (Sprint label facing up). Windows will detect the card and automatically install the necessary card drivers.

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6 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card